Executive Chef

Position: Executive Chef 1
** Role Overview*
* Sodexo is seeking an  
** Executive Chef 1
** to join our culinary team at Carroll Lutheran Village, a large and upscale continuing care retirement community in  
** Westminster, Maryland** . Our dining program features a diverse range of venues, including a café, two restaurants, a pub for independent living residents, a skilled care dining room, an assisted living dining room, and a full catering operation.

In this hands-on culinary leadership role, the Executive Chef 1 will work closely with and report to the Executive Chef 3, overseeing a team of approximately 10 culinary staff members. This is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career!  This position typically follows a 10:00 a.m.

-7:00 p.m. schedule, with every other weekend coverage. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in senior living, restaurants, or country clubs who are passionate about high-quality food and service.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including three weeks of paid vacation to start, 401(k), comprehensive benefits, and more!

** What You'll Do*
* + oversee the daily food production for independent living dining operations and catering;

+ assist with ordering and inventory management;

+ train and mentor cooks;

+ build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;

+ a strong supervisory/management skillset.

** What We Offer*
* Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

** What You Bring*
* + a background in food production with strong cooking skills;

+ high volume food production experience;

+ strong knowledge of safety and sanitation;

+ knowledge of special diets is helpful;

+ experience training and mentoring a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset;

+ experience managing food costs and strong computer skills;

+ an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm;

+ a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

** Who We Are*
* At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.

We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy s is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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** Qualifications & Requirements*
* Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

** Location
* * _US-MD-WESTMINSTER_

** System
** _986616_

** Category
* * _Culinary_

** Employment Status
** _Full-Time_

_Exempt_

** Posted Range
** _ $67405 to $87230_

** Company :
Segment Desc
** _SENIOR LIVING_

_On-Site_